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White on tongue that doesn't brush off, bad taste in mouth, dry lips. also smell an unusual smell. what could this be?
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Thrush?: Thrush can occur after taking strong antibiotics or steroids and is an overgrowth of candida species(fungal) that needs special medication to treat. Please see an md of you are at risk for thrush..
Answered 12/10/2013
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Needs clinical exam: White patches on tongue can come from many causes. Medications that dry mouth, bacteria on tongue, certain diseases including cancer. An exam, with detailed history is needed first.
Answered 9/24/2016
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Candidiasis possibly: Candidiasis is a fungal infection that can occur on the tongue ad/or other areas in the mouth. In infants it is often called thrush. It leaves a white coating that can be scrapped off. The tissue under the coating is sore and bleeds easily. This condition must be treated with appropriate medication. Please see your dentist for an evaluation asap.
Answered 10/15/2017
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